https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:02:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463637 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:09:38 +0000 Eminthevalley 2463637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, lapsed Catholic here, but even when I was active, I don't like the idea of giving up "luxuries" for Lent. "Giving up" chocolate, alcohol, etc isn't really much of a sacrifice. An interesting challenge, maybe. But if the idea is to truly sacrifice, I think volunteering time or something else would be closer to the original goal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463367 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:14:01 +0000 travelgirl1 2463367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am dieting anyway, so no. Plus, as I told DH, I feel like I have given up enough with the move, without giving up something else I love, lol. Total first world problems, I know.<br /> I actually prefer the idea of doing something every day for Lent, rather than give something up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463234 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:53:59 +0000 josina 2463234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave up ice cream... I like the idea of 'adding to' also but haven't done anything so far. Last year I signed up for an email program and read a bible verse each day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463177 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:06:40 +0000 DesertDreams88 2463177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since I had a baby Jan 27, I gave up solid sleep and "took up" Bible reading on my phone during the MOTN feedings..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463149 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:52:11 +0000 coopsmama 2463149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, not in the traditional sense. I am reading through the entire New Testament for Lent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463143 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:50:35 +0000 snowjewelz 2463143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't give anything up but added too. Currently reading 1 chapter of a book every night so act as me time as well as doing something to better myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463108 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:31:19 +0000 deerylou 2463108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave up swearing; I kinda have a sailor's mouth. I'm doing alright. :meh: </p> <p>I'm "taking on" as well. I'm setting aside 30 minutes each evening to focus on faith-related readings, and promised to do my best to attend an additional service, during the week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463101 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:28:16 +0000 Alba4 2463101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I'm not really religious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463093 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:23:28 +0000 regberadaisy 2463093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: 😮 Girl, you be crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463092 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:23:17 +0000 Jess1483 2463092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to give things up, but it didn't feel like I was actually using it as a spiritual practice--it was just a more motivating New Year's resolution. So now I try to add things--prayers, acts of kindness, reading the Bible, etc.</p> <p>But this year, I didn't do anything. Whomp, whomp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463085 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:20:10 +0000 petunia354 2463085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chocolate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-give-up-anything-for-lent-2#post-2463082 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:17:04 +0000 regberadaisy 2463082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just curious! I don't observe it so we don't give up anything for Lent.</p> <p>My co-worker gave up soda and BIL gave up red meat. </p>